Can date syrup (thick and sticky black syrup extracted from dates after boiling) be used as a substitute for maple syrup and honey? Which is the best sweetner that doesn't spike insulin levels too much?

Hi @Paleoista, I see that you're looking for a nice sweetener that doesn't spike insulin since insulin spikes are bad! I completely agree with that since insulin spikes, instead of steady insulin levels could likely lead towards insulin resistance...
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I've been paleo for several weeks, and LOVE that all my ice cream/ cookie/ pie etc cravings are gone. I am on the VLC version for now as I have some business clothes I've got to get back into for an upcoming conference. The weight is just falling...
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Well, I'm not going to chastise ya, but to answer your question - Coke Zero is nothing but nasty chemicals. The following link has a pretty good breakdown:
http://www.dyediet.com/2011/03/07/soft-drinks/coca-cola-zero-diet-and-classic/
Your body...
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Okay, now for my own health reasons, ive selected glucose to be my tea sweetner, and I have 2-4 tsps per day of this in my various teas. (My health reason is SIBO, glucose is quickly absorbed).
I only eat low sugar fruit like berries, and have...
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HI Jamie. I eat glucose in the form of dextrose powder post workout on a regular basis. When taken in that context, it will not reduce insulin sensitivity, and may even improve it. In my opinion, the glycemic index is irrelevant, but the...
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I don't use any sweeteners. It just gets your body used to tasting sweet. Then you will never get rid of the craving. Now, when I have a piece of fruit it is a real treat - tastes much sweeter because I don't use any sweeteners.

I found a recipe for avacado brownies on another site using raw honey, but your site mentions not heating the honey. These brownies are not raw, they're baked. Would this be problematic? My daughter has PCOS and is really biting the bullet at...
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I only eat raw honey and would not bake with it.
I just made some date paste.
I also like coconut palm sugar/nectar.
A good simple, healthy treat:
Caveman Cake/Crepe
1 egg
1 ripe banana or Japanese Sweet Potato
blend, bake or fry pancakes in...
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